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the president obama, he believes it's the caution of our problems. the economic downturn happened because our government didn't tax enough, spend enough or control enough. therefore, as you heard tonight his solution to virtually every problem we face is for washington to tax more, borrow more and spend more. this idea that our problems were caused by a government that was too small is just not true. in fact, the major cause of our recent downturn was a housing crisis created by reckless government policies. the idea that more taxes and more government spending is the best way to help hard working middle-class taxpayers, that is amp old idea that has failed every time it has been tried. no government is going to help you get ahead, it is going told you back. more government is not going to create more opportunities, it's going limit them and it won't inspire new ideas and new private sector jobs. it's going to create more uncertainty. because it breeds complicated rules and laws that small businesses can't afford to poll because more government raise
the president obama, he believes it's the caution of our problems. the economic downturn happened because our government didn't tax enough, spend enough or control enough. therefore, as you heard tonight his solution to virtually every problem we face is for washington to tax more, borrow more and spend more. this idea that our problems were caused by a government that was too small is just not true. in fact, the major cause of our recent downturn was a housing crisis created by reckless...
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tonight, president obama laid down his blueprint for his second term. for a country that faces numerous obstacles in the immediate future, the economy is top of mind. in addition, the debate over gun control, immigration, and the military future in afghanistan sets -- took center stage. we begin with rebekah live in our newsroom. >> his first state of the union since reelection the president laid out his agenda for off a message of optimism. >> we can say with renewed confidence that the state of our union is stronger. >> acknowledging major challenges ahead as obama called on congress to focus on the economy and helping the middle class, calling for investments in infrastructure, energy, education and manufacturing along with raising the minimum wage and help for homeowners. the president said it is time to raise taxes on the wealthy. >> why would we choose to make deeper cuts to education and medicare just to protect special interest tax breaks? how is that fair? >> he called the sequester a really bad idea. the president wants the parties to find a s
tonight, president obama laid down his blueprint for his second term. for a country that faces numerous obstacles in the immediate future, the economy is top of mind. in addition, the debate over gun control, immigration, and the military future in afghanistan sets -- took center stage. we begin with rebekah live in our newsroom. >> his first state of the union since reelection the president laid out his agenda for off a message of optimism. >> we can say with renewed confidence...
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. >>> another big story in a few hours, president obama will make the first state of the union address of his second tomorrow. we know troop withdrawals and gun violence is a significant part of the speech but there are many other pressing issues. >> reporter: one of the centerpieces will be his program for gun control in the united states of the in january, the president with vice president joe biden unveiled a series of proposals which, the president said will stop the kinds of killings in newtown, connecticut. tonight in the chamber of the house of representatives, the maryland democratic congressman jim moran will be joined by the brother of a virginia tech massacre victim. and knot plen say the -- both men say the steps are common- sense objectives and they won't impinge on the lawful rights of gun owners. >> i think the killing at newtown really crystallized public opinion and i think it put the nra on the defensive even their membership wants to do something to prevent these tragedies from happening again and is they granted the nra leadership and manufacturers don't agree. if y
. >>> another big story in a few hours, president obama will make the first state of the union address of his second tomorrow. we know troop withdrawals and gun violence is a significant part of the speech but there are many other pressing issues. >> reporter: one of the centerpieces will be his program for gun control in the united states of the in january, the president with vice president joe biden unveiled a series of proposals which, the president said will stop the kinds of...
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. >>> it is just hours before president obama delivers his state of the union address, and we're beginning with breaking news from the white house today. a white house insider says that the president will announce that 34,000 troops will be home from afghanistan one year from today. that's roughly half of the u.s. forces in that country. the president is expected to outline his plan during tonight's state of the union address, but troop drawdown marks itself next -- the next phase of the president's plan. he wants to end the u.s.-led war in afghanistan by 2014. thank you for joining us. i'm jc hayward. >>> university of maryland students woke up to troubling news today. to of their fellow students are dead and a third student has been injured. plus are calling this a murder- suicide. it happened at their off campus housing in the 8700 block of 36th avenue after metzerott road in college park, maryland. delia goncalves has been covering this story all morning. she's live at the scene with the latest information. delia? >> reporter: jc, police are not yet identifying these three victims, but
. >>> it is just hours before president obama delivers his state of the union address, and we're beginning with breaking news from the white house today. a white house insider says that the president will announce that 34,000 troops will be home from afghanistan one year from today. that's roughly half of the u.s. forces in that country. the president is expected to outline his plan during tonight's state of the union address, but troop drawdown marks itself next -- the next phase of...
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. >>> president obama wants every child in america to have access to preschool. he is heading to dee indicate tur, -- decatur, georgia to pitch his plan. this is part of the president's nationwide tour to promote the proposals from his state of the union address. yesterday he was at a manufacturing plant in north carolina to show the needs for the increase in the federal minimum wage. it's now 7:25. he wants to move it to $9 an hour. >>> the afghan government is welcoming president obama's decision to cut the number of american troops in half there before the end of this year. >> but a controversial nato strike is fueling new tension there. >> reporter: afghan president says it's time for afghan soldiers to take charge of their country's future. he says local security forces are ready to replace american troops. but many ordinary afghans say the u.s. is leaving too soon. >> over the next year, another 34,000 american troops will come home from afghanistan. this drawdown will continue and by the end of next year, our war in afghanistan will be over. >> reporter: p
. >>> president obama wants every child in america to have access to preschool. he is heading to dee indicate tur, -- decatur, georgia to pitch his plan. this is part of the president's nationwide tour to promote the proposals from his state of the union address. yesterday he was at a manufacturing plant in north carolina to show the needs for the increase in the federal minimum wage. it's now 7:25. he wants to move it to $9 an hour. >>> the afghan government is welcoming...
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president obama's state of the union address coming in just a few short hours. it is expected to be a blue print for his second term. the economy, gun right, a ten future in afghanistan are expected to take center stage. >> one addition has been made to the president's speech it will be a stern warning to the north korea in the defy combrants nuclear testing. but he is expected to focus on jobs and the economy. when the president comes to the capitol tonight for this annual ritual. >> the president of the united states! >> his message to republicans and democrats will be a time to focus on the economy and ways to help the middle class. he will make the case for raising taxes for the wealthy while providing tax breaks for job creation. he did not reveal much when asked about his speech today. >> but other topics you can expect are gun control and expect the president to repeat his call on recalling ammunition. the president will highlight hi support for allowing illegal immigrants to a pathway of citizenship. 34,000 men and women coming home from afghanistan. bef
president obama's state of the union address coming in just a few short hours. it is expected to be a blue print for his second term. the economy, gun right, a ten future in afghanistan are expected to take center stage. >> one addition has been made to the president's speech it will be a stern warning to the north korea in the defy combrants nuclear testing. but he is expected to focus on jobs and the economy. when the president comes to the capitol tonight for this annual ritual....
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yesterday president obama went to minneapolis pushing his gun control plan. he once again called for ban on military-style assault weapons even though that he and miadmits it'll be tough to push through congress. he says there seems to be more support on mandatory background checks on all gun sales. >> joe biden and his wife will return from overseas today. in france on monday he met with the president of france and they discussed the conflicts in mali, iran, and syria. today he will meet with the british prime minister in london and will attend a meeting of the united kingdom national security council. >> the montgomery county council will vote today on a measure aimed at making county schools safer. it would provide $354,000 to accelerate plans to install security systems. in public systems those systems were set up to be completed and the end of next school year. now when the wake of the connecticut school shootings many want the systems installed sooner. >> checking news around the nation,-year-old coloma bo -- 85-year- old alabama boy kept in a bunker fo
yesterday president obama went to minneapolis pushing his gun control plan. he once again called for ban on military-style assault weapons even though that he and miadmits it'll be tough to push through congress. he says there seems to be more support on mandatory background checks on all gun sales. >> joe biden and his wife will return from overseas today. in france on monday he met with the president of france and they discussed the conflicts in mali, iran, and syria. today he will meet...
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thanks. >>> it could be a grueling day for president obama's pick to head the cia. john brennan will face tough questions from democrats and republicans during his confirmation hearing. brennan, who is the president's chief counterterrorism adviser now, is under scrutiny for the administration's use of drone strikes to kill suspected terrorists overseas. the senate intelligence committee will also likely grill him over his support for the bush administration's interrogation policies. brennan served in the cia under president george w. bush. >>> today is defense secretary leon panetta's turn to answer questions about september's deadly attack in benghazi, libya. he and the chairman of the joint chiefs will testify before the senate armed services committee. they will discuss the results of the defense department's internal review of the attack on the u.s. consulate. four americans were killed there including ambassador chris stevens. >>> the threat of huge budget cuts next smooth forcing the pentagon to make a drastic move this morning. defense secretary leon panetta
thanks. >>> it could be a grueling day for president obama's pick to head the cia. john brennan will face tough questions from democrats and republicans during his confirmation hearing. brennan, who is the president's chief counterterrorism adviser now, is under scrutiny for the administration's use of drone strikes to kill suspected terrorists overseas. the senate intelligence committee will also likely grill him over his support for the bush administration's interrogation policies....
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obama announcing a new plan to governors. this plan will make it easier for veterans to transfer to civilian jobs. she will ask states to transfer to jobs based on active duty experience. administration officials say that would allow them to apply more quickly for some jobs. >> thank you. checking news around the nation, investigators think they know who was responsible for the deadly shootings and crashed on the las vegas strip. they're looking for this man. authorities believe he shot and killed the rapper last thursday. he crashed into a taxicab causing it to explode. two people in the taxi died. john wesley jeffries of fredericksburg ais a registered sex offender. police believe he was involved in the deaths of nelson flack and his wife. they were found dead at their home sunday afternoon. police say he is considered armed and dangerous. a couple crooks have their eyes on more than just the waitresses at hooters in san diego. surveillance video copies thieves -- caught thieves breaking into the restaurant just after 4:00
obama announcing a new plan to governors. this plan will make it easier for veterans to transfer to civilian jobs. she will ask states to transfer to jobs based on active duty experience. administration officials say that would allow them to apply more quickly for some jobs. >> thank you. checking news around the nation, investigators think they know who was responsible for the deadly shootings and crashed on the las vegas strip. they're looking for this man. authorities believe he shot...
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this speech was written long before president obama gave his. he may have given this speech opening for mitt romney in gainesville. >> when you break this down in parts, the first part had nothing to do with any speech. it was his life story for the 19th time. >> he has a right to do it, he's running for president. >> that's just it. this is supposed to be a rebuttal to the state of the union. it's not supposed to be a campaign speech. >> of course it is. >> they all use it as that, and it destroyed bobby jindal, or as i like to call him mr. rogers. it destroyed his chances and it will destroyed marco rubio. >> john: and it failed for the same talking points as mitt romney. what was the president's old speech that we're not going to have big government. >> it went from opening me, me, me to what you said, what the president was all about. we're not going to have big government. he obviously missed it. then he launched into a speech as if he was running for the democratic nomination. it's fascinating. i got him figured oh out anything that benefi
this speech was written long before president obama gave his. he may have given this speech opening for mitt romney in gainesville. >> when you break this down in parts, the first part had nothing to do with any speech. it was his life story for the 19th time. >> he has a right to do it, he's running for president. >> that's just it. this is supposed to be a rebuttal to the state of the union. it's not supposed to be a campaign speech. >> of course it is. >> they...
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." >>> barack obama has some unfinished business. the u.s. president says the hard work of millions of americans has not been rewarded and he says it's time to reunite the engine of economic growth. he promised to work on behalf of the middle class in his state of the union address. >> it is our unfinished task to restore the basic bargain that built this country, the idea that if you work hard and meet your responsibilities, you can get ahead, no matter where you come from, no matter what you look like or who you love. >> obama made the address before a joint session of congress. he said his first priority is making the country a magnet for new jobs in manufacturing. he said some of those jobs could come through investment and clean energy. he said the extreme weather americans have seen should remind them they need to do more to combat climate change. obama said america will remain the anchor of strong alliances around the world, as he outlined threats from abroad. he criticized north korean leaders a day after they carried out another nucl
." >>> barack obama has some unfinished business. the u.s. president says the hard work of millions of americans has not been rewarded and he says it's time to reunite the engine of economic growth. he promised to work on behalf of the middle class in his state of the union address. >> it is our unfinished task to restore the basic bargain that built this country, the idea that if you work hard and meet your responsibilities, you can get ahead, no matter where you come from,...
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coming up, the inspiring story behind the man receiving the medal of honor today from president obama. >> plus, a $1 million reward for the ex-police officer wanted in the killings of three people in california. an update on the leads investigators are following now. stay with us. >> announcer: you're watching news 4 midday. >> president obama will honor a hero from the war in afghanistan today. he'll award staff sergeant clint romashay the medal of honor. he and his fellow soldiers battled the taliban for more than 12 hours when the outpost came under fire in 2009. eight americans died. he will be only the fourth living service member from the war in afghanistan to receive this medal of honor. >> he will also be a guest of the first lady for tomorrow's state of the union address. the looming budget cuts will likely play prominently in the president's speech. $85 billion in cuts will take effect march 1 if congress and the white house cannot come to an agreement on a budget. republicans are blaming president obama for the looming cuts known as the sequester because the white house pro
coming up, the inspiring story behind the man receiving the medal of honor today from president obama. >> plus, a $1 million reward for the ex-police officer wanted in the killings of three people in california. an update on the leads investigators are following now. stay with us. >> announcer: you're watching news 4 midday. >> president obama will honor a hero from the war in afghanistan today. he'll award staff sergeant clint romashay the medal of honor. he and his fellow...
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. >> president obama has not decided how many troops would remain in afghanistan. officials say he's still reviewing options. >>> now tonight, the department of defense grounded its entire fleet of f-35 war planes due to engine problems. the authorities say a crack was found on a turbine blade during a routine inspection on tuesday. the decision affects fighter planes for the air force, marines and navy. >>> willgoing -- boeing get the dreamliners cleared for takeoff? and staying safe, how to protect your identity when your bangor credit card company is hacked. >> the weekend is here but this friday night is featuring cold temperatures and drizzle. the problem is some of that drizzle might put down some glaze. we're talking about winter weather advisory advisories for some of you. lindsay, what about sports? >> rg3 shows off his progress at rehab one each at a time and is geo gonzalez in the clear? the carrier dome is preparing to say goodbye to the best rivalry in the biggest. -- east. brian. >> and if you have a story idea, there is a number and e- mail address.
. >> president obama has not decided how many troops would remain in afghanistan. officials say he's still reviewing options. >>> now tonight, the department of defense grounded its entire fleet of f-35 war planes due to engine problems. the authorities say a crack was found on a turbine blade during a routine inspection on tuesday. the decision affects fighter planes for the air force, marines and navy. >>> willgoing -- boeing get the dreamliners cleared for takeoff?...
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if his inaugural address is any indication, this could be a tougher talking president obama. there's no way to tell until tonight. will he compromise or about to win his way of the big issues? >> everything i have to say tonight. >> that line could be announced but he would break of 34,000 u.s. forces from afghanistan. the military could be hurt by spending cuts on march 1. outside the capital, union members protested the automatic cuts would hit social services. the sequestered require a deal on which date beaches. but there is still no agreement. >> we have the ending debt crisis, not a revenue debt crisis at didn't write that the obama prescription is to spend more to put americans back to work. the liberal agenda he laid out added. saying things that position him on the far left of the political spectrum to achieve an opposite side of divided government look for statement on gun violence. "this murder is heartbreaking. >> when mother had a message for lawmakers. >> you signed up for the job, do the big. i do something on gun, on the budget, and on education. that is sure
if his inaugural address is any indication, this could be a tougher talking president obama. there's no way to tell until tonight. will he compromise or about to win his way of the big issues? >> everything i have to say tonight. >> that line could be announced but he would break of 34,000 u.s. forces from afghanistan. the military could be hurt by spending cuts on march 1. outside the capital, union members protested the automatic cuts would hit social services. the sequestered...
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president obama will deliver his state of the union address tonight. the primary focus will be on the economy. a poll released shows the largest issue right now, gun control will be addressed tonight. d.c. delegate eleanor holmes norton has invited the mother of a 16-year-old who was killed in the south capital street shootings in 2010. you can stay with fox 5 and myfoxdc.com for complete coverage of tonight's state of the union address. it begin at 9:00 p.m. followed by the republican response and the fox 5 news at 10:00. 10:00. >>> pope benedict xvi makes an unpress defted decision and now the search is on to find the next leader of the catholic church. >> a septupletting announcement that the -- a stunning announcement that the pope is rezoning shocked catholics around the world. the vat cap insists he is not facing anything immediate hi grave. now, the college of cardinals will hold a conclave to elect benedict's replacement. >> my admiration is even higher because of his humility. >> the vatican hopes a new pope can be named in time for holy week
president obama will deliver his state of the union address tonight. the primary focus will be on the economy. a poll released shows the largest issue right now, gun control will be addressed tonight. d.c. delegate eleanor holmes norton has invited the mother of a 16-year-old who was killed in the south capital street shootings in 2010. you can stay with fox 5 and myfoxdc.com for complete coverage of tonight's state of the union address. it begin at 9:00 p.m. followed by the republican response...
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but president obama if there is any economic slide president obama will be accountable for. that he can blame republicans all he wants but if we start to feel something in mid-april that is going to be tough for the president as tough as it will be for the republicans. at this point the best they can do is hop something happens in march where we get passed the package or discretionary spending and there is a deal that will deal with real money, cost of healthcare and entitlement spending. >> bret: will 55 democrats vote for democratic replacement of the sequester? >> i'm not sure about that. i don't like to make a prediction, because -- the senators tonight were saying they are looking for some democratic support for the flexibility bill. money one more time the debt added last year, because it's fascinating. $2.7 million a minute. $37,829 a second, according to the treasury deparent. this is a lot of wasted time on the sequester back and forth. you don't think it will amount to much. basically, the next fight is continuing -- >> i don't see a big, nothing much changes on ma
but president obama if there is any economic slide president obama will be accountable for. that he can blame republicans all he wants but if we start to feel something in mid-april that is going to be tough for the president as tough as it will be for the republicans. at this point the best they can do is hop something happens in march where we get passed the package or discretionary spending and there is a deal that will deal with real money, cost of healthcare and entitlement spending....
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it is prohibited by the un but many countries disagree. >> president barack obama is headed to north carolina today to boost his plans after delivering his first state of the union address since re- election. in his address, the president touched on major issues including the economy immigration, and gun-control which is one of the issues that drew the most dramatic response in the chamber. the president gave his address and the gop response was that they don't believe more government programs and more taxes is the right way to go. >> thank you. here are some things you need to know -- >> wall street is aiming for a new high today and the dow closed at its highest level of the year yesterday. it was 146 points away from the all-time high in october of 2007. >> the senate finance committee of the confirmation hearing for jack lew to be treasury secretary. he is expected to face some tough questions about his personal finances. >> ben cardin and civil rights group will call for legislation to create national parks in maryland and your to honor abolitionist harriet tubman before the 100
it is prohibited by the un but many countries disagree. >> president barack obama is headed to north carolina today to boost his plans after delivering his first state of the union address since re- election. in his address, the president touched on major issues including the economy immigration, and gun-control which is one of the issues that drew the most dramatic response in the chamber. the president gave his address and the gop response was that they don't believe more government...
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now, president obama has already announced that 34,000 american troops, half the total american -- from afghanistan by the end of this year, but if u.s. forces are prevent from executing their mission, you may start to hear calls from washington to bring home all american forces sooner than planned. lester. >> thank you. >>> up next here tonight, the pope and his last sunday appearance. but we can still help you see your big picture. with the fidelity guided portfolio summary, you choose which accounts to track and use fidelity's analytics to spot trends, gain insights, and figure out what you want to do next. all in one place. i'm meredith stoddard and i helped create the fidelity guided portfolio summary. it's one more innovative reason serious investors are choosing fidelity. now get 200 free trades when you open an account. >>> this was a bittersweet day at the vatican as pope benedict xvi made his final sunday appearance and the church faced new allegations of wrong doing. nbc's ann thompson is at the vatican for us tonight. ann, good evening. >> good evening, lester. people packed
now, president obama has already announced that 34,000 american troops, half the total american -- from afghanistan by the end of this year, but if u.s. forces are prevent from executing their mission, you may start to hear calls from washington to bring home all american forces sooner than planned. lester. >> thank you. >>> up next here tonight, the pope and his last sunday appearance. but we can still help you see your big picture. with the fidelity guided portfolio summary,...
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[applause] president obama... but now congress must act as well by passing legislation to give our government a greater capacity to secure our networks and deter attacks. this is something we should be able to get done on a bipartisan basis. president obama: even as we protect our people, we should remember that today's world presents not just dangers, not just threats, it presents opportunities. to boost american exports. support american jobs. and level the playing field in the growing markets of asia. we intend to complete negotiations on a transpacific partnership, and tonight i'm announcing well launch talks on a comprehensive transatlantic trade and investment partnership with the european union, because trade that is fair and free across the atlantic supports millions of good-paying american jobs. [applause] president obama: we also don't know that congress in the most im've veryished part odd of the world enriches us all. it creates new markets and more stable order in certain regions of the world and also
[applause] president obama... but now congress must act as well by passing legislation to give our government a greater capacity to secure our networks and deter attacks. this is something we should be able to get done on a bipartisan basis. president obama: even as we protect our people, we should remember that today's world presents not just dangers, not just threats, it presents opportunities. to boost american exports. support american jobs. and level the playing field in the growing...
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today, president obama was in newport news, va. stressing his case. here is the report. >> along virginia coastline, it seems almost everyone works for the military in one way or another and with a sense of dread about the future. all the ships come to this yard to be refitted and repaired. but the navy has worn them that the looming cuts mean work will be cancelled on 13 ships. three --ny has told 3500 workers they could be laid off. it is a story that could be repeated all over america. >> it could affect a lot of people. not just shipyard people. wohlschlegel down to everybody. the uniformed people -- it will trickle down to everybody. the uniformed people. the diners down the street. it could put this country in the worst depression since the '20s. >> it takes a lot to>> it couldf scare the military, but they seem rattled by the proposed cuts. congress designed these cuts to be so brittle that they themselves would be forced to do a deal, but it has not worked. america is on the brink of crisis once again. >> these cuts are not smart, not .air the
today, president obama was in newport news, va. stressing his case. here is the report. >> along virginia coastline, it seems almost everyone works for the military in one way or another and with a sense of dread about the future. all the ships come to this yard to be refitted and repaired. but the navy has worn them that the looming cuts mean work will be cancelled on 13 ships. three --ny has told 3500 workers they could be laid off. it is a story that could be repeated all over america....
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and president obama's choice to replace tim gooitny, jack lew, is in the hot seat today. his confirmation hearing is expected to touch on his time in wall street during the financial crisis as well as his offshore investments. lew is expected to be easily confirmed. back over to you. >> all right. thank you. >>> after being wounded in the line of duty, servicemen and women often spend months and even years recovering right here in our area. the families of those injured also end up here spending countless hours nursing their loved ones back to health. this week we have a special treat for some of those. a valentine makeover. today a look at how lisa harris enjoyed her experience. >> reporter: after learning about the surprise makeovers, some of the wives and mothers headed over to pr partner salon. where they were first treated to lunch from z burgers. the owner invited them and other wounded warriors families to visit the restaurant any time for a free lunch. then it was time for hair consultations. lisa harris met with pr and partner stylist jackie davis. they talked ab
and president obama's choice to replace tim gooitny, jack lew, is in the hot seat today. his confirmation hearing is expected to touch on his time in wall street during the financial crisis as well as his offshore investments. lew is expected to be easily confirmed. back over to you. >> all right. thank you. >>> after being wounded in the line of duty, servicemen and women often spend months and even years recovering right here in our area. the families of those injured also end...
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president obama explains those spending cuts to enable workers in virginia. it seems they are not impressed. >> it will affect a lot of people, and not just shipyard people. it will trickle down. >> and the emblem of afghanistan's hidden women is going out of style and sales in the capital are falling. welcome to our viewers on public television in america, and elsewhere around the globe. viewing injuns egypt -- viewing egypt's henchen sites from hot air balloon has long been a tourist attraction, but to date a tragedy. 19 people on board were killed near luxor. >> these are the final moments of a flight along the nile, captured by a passenger on another balloon, watching on in horror. than 20 were on board when it caught fire. the heat only driving the balloon higher into the sky. before it plummets to the ground. mohamed yousef had been the pilot of a different balloon and saw how the tragedy began. >> i saw a lot of fire. and i saw the pilot. then he jumped. he was on fire on his arms. the customer's job. >> ambulances were quickly at the scene. most of th
president obama explains those spending cuts to enable workers in virginia. it seems they are not impressed. >> it will affect a lot of people, and not just shipyard people. it will trickle down. >> and the emblem of afghanistan's hidden women is going out of style and sales in the capital are falling. welcome to our viewers on public television in america, and elsewhere around the globe. viewing injuns egypt -- viewing egypt's henchen sites from hot air balloon has long been a...
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during president obama's re-election. i thought about how they can just do so much because of the people that are blazing trails and those who have blazed trails and because of them we can. i thought what better way to celebrate black history month. >> it brings it to life. >> absolutely. >> it does. this is your handsome son. >> thank you. >> and has the quote, i encourage you to go online and look at these. let's see the next one there. i want to show more of them. we have harriet tubman portrayed here. >> yes. >> this is powerful. little girl doing this, but she's showing her hands and the quote is, i looked at my hands to see if i was the same person now that i was free. >> yes. >> and her eyes and that mona lisa smile. >> the kids definitely channeled, i felt like -- >> yeah. >> i would show them a pick or tell them what i wanted them to do, and they nailed it, like three shots. >> here's little frederick douglas. the outfits, i wish we could see this entire outfit, but it looks like a period piece. his hair, we know
during president obama's re-election. i thought about how they can just do so much because of the people that are blazing trails and those who have blazed trails and because of them we can. i thought what better way to celebrate black history month. >> it brings it to life. >> absolutely. >> it does. this is your handsome son. >> thank you. >> and has the quote, i encourage you to go online and look at these. let's see the next one there. i want to show more of...
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the very first paragraph of the analysis reading, president barack obama's state-by-state breakdown of the sequester, and you get dire message. if you had read it. this guy is going to fall on march 1st. but a closer reading of the detailed report shows that some of this curious stuff is going to happen in slow-motion if it happens all. all this on the heels of the skating weekend op-ed by washington post veteran bob woodward who blasted the president for 11 the sequester a congress. claiming to senior white house aides told him that it was the brainchild of the ministration. meanwhile poking an enormous hole in that transparency claim. listen to him explain how he was told to hide certain information from the press and the public while serving at the pleasure of president obama. >> when i went through the process of becoming press secretary, one of the first things they tell me was, you're not even to a knowledge that drone program. you're not to discuss the existence of it. our denial of the existence of the program when is obviously happening undermines people's confidence overall i
the very first paragraph of the analysis reading, president barack obama's state-by-state breakdown of the sequester, and you get dire message. if you had read it. this guy is going to fall on march 1st. but a closer reading of the detailed report shows that some of this curious stuff is going to happen in slow-motion if it happens all. all this on the heels of the skating weekend op-ed by washington post veteran bob woodward who blasted the president for 11 the sequester a congress. claiming...
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he will be giving the response to our night to president obama. guest: i think he brings up immigration. he starts from his own personal experience. there are plenty of immigrants in florida. republicans feel they fell short in the last election. they were not able to make a personal connection with those voters. there was talk about self deportation and electrified border fences. "we are actively against you." that is what marco rubio is going to go after. and the people that are here. he is a candidate elected as a tea partier. he is conservative. "we want to see a pathway and to make sure these people are integrated into american society." there could be some lines in the sand. host: we will be covering marco rubio's response. our coverage begins at 8:00 p.m. eastern time. amy walter, thank you. to confide her thoughts on cook political.com. thank you. we'll be discussing millennials. later on, how your tax dollars are being spent to rebuild afghanistan. but first a news update. >> lawmakers in favor of gun control invited the husband of a woma
he will be giving the response to our night to president obama. guest: i think he brings up immigration. he starts from his own personal experience. there are plenty of immigrants in florida. republicans feel they fell short in the last election. they were not able to make a personal connection with those voters. there was talk about self deportation and electrified border fences. "we are actively against you." that is what marco rubio is going to go after. and the people that are...
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obama will be in the asheville, north carolina area. then it is onto atlanta tomorrow and chicago on friday. >>> the republican response to the state of the union was delivered by florida senator marco rubio. senator rubio said the president is hurting the middle class by steering the nation away from a free market economy. he used the rebuttal to rail against bigger government. >> more government isn't going to help you get ahead. it will hold you back. more government isn't going to create more opportunities. it is going to limit them. more government isn't going to inspire new ideas, new businesses and new private sexer jobs t will create uncertainty. >>> president obama maintains that the nation can prosper with what he calls a smarter government, not a bigger one. >> our state of the union coverage continues on fox 5 morning news and myfoxdc.com. coming up this hour, more on the significance of the special guest at last night's speech. at 5:00, area lawmakers react to president obama's plan to address looming defense budget cuts. c
obama will be in the asheville, north carolina area. then it is onto atlanta tomorrow and chicago on friday. >>> the republican response to the state of the union was delivered by florida senator marco rubio. senator rubio said the president is hurting the middle class by steering the nation away from a free market economy. he used the rebuttal to rail against bigger government. >> more government isn't going to help you get ahead. it will hold you back. more government isn't...
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president obama is committed to moving forward on that and so am i. so must you be ready to join us in that effort. [applause] can we all say thank you to our signers? [applause] so, think about all these things i've listed. think about the world as you see it today. let's face it, we're all in this one together. no nation can stand alone. we share nothing so completely as our planet. when we work with others to develop and deploy clean technologies that will power a new world -- six trillion dollar market waiting -- huge amount of jobs, when we do that, we know we are helping create new markets and opportunities for america's second to none innovators and entrepreneurs so that we can succeed in the next great revolution in our marketplace. we need to commit ourselves to doing the smart thing and the right thing and to truly take on this challenge. if we don't rise to meet it, then rising temperatures and rising the levels will surely lead to rising costs down the road. ask any insurance company in america. if we waste this opportunity, it may be the
president obama is committed to moving forward on that and so am i. so must you be ready to join us in that effort. [applause] can we all say thank you to our signers? [applause] so, think about all these things i've listed. think about the world as you see it today. let's face it, we're all in this one together. no nation can stand alone. we share nothing so completely as our planet. when we work with others to develop and deploy clean technologies that will power a new world -- six trillion...
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president obama called the test a highly provocative act. he said north korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles pose a threat to international peace and security. he goes on to say the united states will also continue to take steps necessary to defend ourselves and our allies. >>> taking a look outside right now. look at that shot. another mild start out there. but some more winter weather is on the way. storm team 4 meteorologist tom kierein with the first forecast. good morning. >> it sure looks nice. beautiful sky over the region. we've had the sunshine since dawn. sun rises getting earlier and earlier, 7:03 this morning. a few clouds, northeastern maryland, right near the pennsylvania border. a few clouds as well towards charlottesville and zipping east. elsewhere, a bright and sunny morning. and a bit of a blustery wind that has settled down a bit. reagan national now 53. miding the mid-50s throughout the north central virginia. it's going to play a role with any snow accumulation tomorrow because the ground temperatures are so w
president obama called the test a highly provocative act. he said north korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles pose a threat to international peace and security. he goes on to say the united states will also continue to take steps necessary to defend ourselves and our allies. >>> taking a look outside right now. look at that shot. another mild start out there. but some more winter weather is on the way. storm team 4 meteorologist tom kierein with the first forecast. good...
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be sure to be the obama message tonight. for their prime time response, republicans are turning to a rising gop star, senator marco rubio of florida. i'm steve handelsman, news4. >>> we are going to take you back to l.a. the l.a. area for the news conference. getting under way on the fugitive ex-cop who is accused of murder. >> they received from the person reporting this stolen vehicle was stolen by an individual that appeared to be very to christopher dorner. they were able to locate it at highway 38. the suspect fled into the forest. shortly thereafter this individual barricaded himself into one of the cabins and exchange of gunfire occurred. during that exchange of gunfire, two officers were injured. they have been airlifted to a local hospital. their condition is unknown. los angeles police department has sent resources out to the san bernardino county airport. our resources are waiting there for authorization from san bernardino county sheriffs to assist. this is a san bernardino county sheriff's investigation. this is
be sure to be the obama message tonight. for their prime time response, republicans are turning to a rising gop star, senator marco rubio of florida. i'm steve handelsman, news4. >>> we are going to take you back to l.a. the l.a. area for the news conference. getting under way on the fugitive ex-cop who is accused of murder. >> they received from the person reporting this stolen vehicle was stolen by an individual that appeared to be very to christopher dorner. they were able to...
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the effect i have boehner's argument to make president obama seem reasonable. after all, the president certainly agrees with boehner, the sequester cuts and different jobs, the difference is that obama wants to avoid them. couldn't have said it better, that was byron york. >> well? >> well, it's not an honor you get every day. what can i say? that was exactly what i wrote, but it wasn't all that i wrote. i mean, what i basically wrote was, why is john boehner subscribing to the same rehe torehe-- rhetorical talking points? boehner in the op-ed came out and said this sequester will do enormous damage to u.s. national security and to jobs. he said it was detrimental to both of those things which is president obama's position entirely, instead of saying that the sequester is a relatively small first step toward getting federal spending under control in a way that would ultimately help the economy. >> let we get back to my first, if sequestration isn't, maybe we'd get as many as we might have if we spent money and if we're at the status quo. >> they're talking as f
the effect i have boehner's argument to make president obama seem reasonable. after all, the president certainly agrees with boehner, the sequester cuts and different jobs, the difference is that obama wants to avoid them. couldn't have said it better, that was byron york. >> well? >> well, it's not an honor you get every day. what can i say? that was exactly what i wrote, but it wasn't all that i wrote. i mean, what i basically wrote was, why is john boehner subscribing to the same...
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president obama has been crystal clear about this. as we have repeatedly made clear the window for a diplomatic solution, we simply cannot remain open forever. but it is open today. it is open out that there is still time. but there is only time if iran makes the decision to come to the table and negotiate a good faith. we negotiate in good faith and mutual respect to avoid whatever terrible consequences could follow failure. the choice is in the hands of the iranians, we hope it will make the right choice. we discussed our partnership in afghanistan and i want to thank all of the people of great britain that i know have been patient and carried this enormous challenge with a certain degree of restraint. and obviously a great degree of commitment. we are grateful for the sacrifices of your people and the contribution of your remarkable troops. we need to continue to remain in close coordination as we tackle this upcoming transition. finally, hire appreciate deeply william's and the u.k. hosea unwavering support for that goal. we share
president obama has been crystal clear about this. as we have repeatedly made clear the window for a diplomatic solution, we simply cannot remain open forever. but it is open today. it is open out that there is still time. but there is only time if iran makes the decision to come to the table and negotiate a good faith. we negotiate in good faith and mutual respect to avoid whatever terrible consequences could follow failure. the choice is in the hands of the iranians, we hope it will make the...
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michelle obama at the oscars is fine. ronald reagan at the super bowl is fine and then president dukakis at oscars is fine with me, too. >> living the dream. i'm shocked you do not remember the newspaper headlines from that day in 1985 but it's all right. >> scored the game. >> of course you do. well and i would say, too, i mean with the whole controversy such as it is about the first lady at the oscars, i don't think any normal and by normal person i mean nonpartisan who doesn't already have a strong opinion about the first lady is really concerned about this or thinking about this. i think most people thought it was nice or didn't really think about it that much and moved on with their lives now and first ladies throughout history have really made that role in to whatever they have wanted it to be. eleanor roosevelt probably still the most outspoken fairslydy. she had press conferences. penned a column. she had different views than her husband and was outspoken about them. and interestingly, when hillary clinton was fir
michelle obama at the oscars is fine. ronald reagan at the super bowl is fine and then president dukakis at oscars is fine with me, too. >> living the dream. i'm shocked you do not remember the newspaper headlines from that day in 1985 but it's all right. >> scored the game. >> of course you do. well and i would say, too, i mean with the whole controversy such as it is about the first lady at the oscars, i don't think any normal and by normal person i mean nonpartisan who...
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obama going overseas. they take all their friends, guests, and reporters with them. the biggest percentage of their flights are for political purposes. do you have any comment on this? guest: in the pentagon and dod as well as other federal agencies, they are curtailing travel for employees for state conferences and stuff along those lines. that stuff has already been frozen. sequestration, there are waivers that have been approved. there have been some major military trade shows in the last two weeks down south. it is yet to be seen whether those will continue if the cuts go into effect. host: senator john mccain was on the talk shows over the weekend. here is what he had to say. [video clip] >> we have already cut undersecretary gates. we are on track to cut another $487 billion out of defense. now you lay on top of that these enormous reductions as well. by the way, defense is 19% of the overall discretionary budget. defense is taking 50% of the cuts. if we do not believe our military leaders, who do we believe? i think what we're doing now to the men and women se
obama going overseas. they take all their friends, guests, and reporters with them. the biggest percentage of their flights are for political purposes. do you have any comment on this? guest: in the pentagon and dod as well as other federal agencies, they are curtailing travel for employees for state conferences and stuff along those lines. that stuff has already been frozen. sequestration, there are waivers that have been approved. there have been some major military trade shows in the last...
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he's president obama's pick to head the cia. he'll face tough questions from democrats and republicans. nbc's tracie potts is live on capitol hill with a preview. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. in a written response to those lawmakers he faces later today, brennan says that those drone strikes are rare but are legal. he is defending them and will talk more about that today. he'll be asked more about that today as the top counterterror adviser for the president. the white house also releasing what had been a classified memo to lawmakers on these intelligence committees with the legal justification for why the u.s. thinks or, as the white house put, it we're doing this for the right reasons in the right way. but the ucla, privacy groups, lawmakers, even some states disagree. 11 states are trying to restrict how drones are used in their areas. but the big question is, can the administration without a court getting involved, without prior approval, use these unmanned drones to kill terror suspects overseas that are sometim
he's president obama's pick to head the cia. he'll face tough questions from democrats and republicans. nbc's tracie potts is live on capitol hill with a preview. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. in a written response to those lawmakers he faces later today, brennan says that those drone strikes are rare but are legal. he is defending them and will talk more about that today. he'll be asked more about that today as the top counterterror adviser for the president. the white house...
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michelle obama is coming on the show this week with secretary done an on thursday. we'll talk about the role of personal responsibility versus the role of government in helping making it easier for folks. half of all the money we spend on health care represents to issues of access to care. those can be addressed with some of these free screenings we've been doing around the country. a lot of it is lifestyle. in particular, thicks like are you moving around? how heavy are you? some of these questions we'll get to today. one big topic i might touch on with the governors is the role of cigarette smoking? our budget. it costs us $35 a pack to reimburse the health care system for what it really costs when you smoke a cigarette. so the real question is should states be allowed not to hire smokers. half the states in the country mandate that you ask the question. half allow to you ask that question if you are an employer. these are big issues that the government has to el deal with state by state. >> we have a bunch. questions. we'll get to as men as we k the first questio
michelle obama is coming on the show this week with secretary done an on thursday. we'll talk about the role of personal responsibility versus the role of government in helping making it easier for folks. half of all the money we spend on health care represents to issues of access to care. those can be addressed with some of these free screenings we've been doing around the country. a lot of it is lifestyle. in particular, thicks like are you moving around? how heavy are you? some of these...
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warfare program was unleashed all across the planet our defense budget tripled under bush and then obama we now spend upwards of a trillion dollars every year to maintain this deal with the devil of war we have between seven hundred and one thousand military bases of all sizes and purposes on the planet they include massive installments like force base in afghanistan and small secret facilities in africa used primarily to launch drones or defense and war spending that we have ninety four percent of all federal income tax revenue that means almost every single dollar that you and i and everyone else in this country pay income taxes goes to supporting this massive military empire not education not health care not infrastructure but instead war and in return the billionaire. classes profited immensely with oil and shipping lanes wide open in favorable business deals in foreign markets but within the united states is rotting and this faustine deal is sunsetting we learned last week that the american economy contracted by point one percent in the fourth quarter despite the fact that overall c
warfare program was unleashed all across the planet our defense budget tripled under bush and then obama we now spend upwards of a trillion dollars every year to maintain this deal with the devil of war we have between seven hundred and one thousand military bases of all sizes and purposes on the planet they include massive installments like force base in afghanistan and small secret facilities in africa used primarily to launch drones or defense and war spending that we have ninety four...
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president obama would appear to have a different opinion of the patriot act than senator obama back then. he was highly critical of the patriot act and president bush's methods of waging war. so i guess you get a case of for reals when you sit in the oval office. >> reality can do strange things even to ideological presidents like obama. you are correct in broad strokes on this question of targeting americans and going after terrorists. this memo appears to be consistent with the policies of the bush administration. gregg: it has been a longstanding rule thawvment s. citizens who take up arms with the enemy are eligible to be attacked by american military forces. that has been the case in conventional wars in the united states including two world wars, right? >> absolutely. i don't think there is anything particularly new here. but those who say there is no new process are assuming a conclusion. if you assess the threat of international terrorism to be the equivalent of war then you are in the law of war paradigm. this is not like robbing the local 7-eleven where you resort to the law en
president obama would appear to have a different opinion of the patriot act than senator obama back then. he was highly critical of the patriot act and president bush's methods of waging war. so i guess you get a case of for reals when you sit in the oval office. >> reality can do strange things even to ideological presidents like obama. you are correct in broad strokes on this question of targeting americans and going after terrorists. this memo appears to be consistent with the policies...
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president barack obama's pick 4 cia director john brennan will be on a hot seat. republicans and democrats this afternoon will likely demand answers about the use of on manned drones. >> suggest to you that these targeted strike against al-qaeda terrorists are indeed, ethical and just that he is the administration's point person on drones the man who signs off on the kill list. the use of drones has grown 700% under barack obama. >> if we are too casual about it, we will forget how much scar tissue we build up in those countries. >> the white house defends the drones but has agreed to turn over classified documents to lay out how the program works. one document comes directly from the justice department that says even without clear evidence, an american-born terrorist poses a threat then we kill. >> thank you. we have just learned that a nato helicopter has crashed in eastern afghanistan. >> let's go to jummy olabanji. >> the isaf says all crew members on that helicopter had been recovered and are no fatalities. they are not releasing where the crash happened but
president barack obama's pick 4 cia director john brennan will be on a hot seat. republicans and democrats this afternoon will likely demand answers about the use of on manned drones. >> suggest to you that these targeted strike against al-qaeda terrorists are indeed, ethical and just that he is the administration's point person on drones the man who signs off on the kill list. the use of drones has grown 700% under barack obama. >> if we are too casual about it, we will forget how...
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. >>> this afternoon at the white house president obama will award the medal of honor. today's recipient is a retired army staff sergeant, being rewarded for his conspicuous gallant try in 2009. he is credited with rallying his units to repel an attack by taliban insurgents. >>> dozens of local national guard troops are heading to a new assignment. family and friends bid farewell to the soldiers. the guard unit will work at guantanamo bay, cuba, their deployment is expected to last about 10 months. >>> a former maryland first lady may now be eyeing her own political career. john leopold, who is a republican, resigned after being convicted of misconduct in office recently. the county council has 30 days to fill the seat with another republican. applications need to be submitted by noon friday. >>> it is time for a special your money report. >> yes, sir ca spoke with an expert about this year's valentine's day trends. >> reporter: valentine's day is right around the corner. have you figured out what to get your sweetie yet? joining us to set expectations we have senior ed
. >>> this afternoon at the white house president obama will award the medal of honor. today's recipient is a retired army staff sergeant, being rewarded for his conspicuous gallant try in 2009. he is credited with rallying his units to repel an attack by taliban insurgents. >>> dozens of local national guard troops are heading to a new assignment. family and friends bid farewell to the soldiers. the guard unit will work at guantanamo bay, cuba, their deployment is expected to...
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warfare program was unleashed all across the planet our defense budget tripled under bush and then obama we now spend upwards of a trillion dollars every year to maintain this deal with the devil of war we have between seven hundred and one thousand military bases of all sizes and purposes on the planet they include massive installments like for space in afghanistan and small secret facilities in africa used primarily to launch drones or defense and war spending that we have ninety four percent...
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lisa, in recent days senior members of the obama administration have laid out an exacting detail all the terrible consequences that the sequester goes through while republicans, in many cases, have said it might not be that bad. from your reporting, can you tell who's working closer to the truth? >> well, it is hard to tell you about this is really in part a political game because it really does look like these 85 billion dollars in spending cuts will begin to take effect next fridayment it does not look as if congress, either side in congress has a real interest in resolving this issue. and the obama administration has over the past, i'm going to say, about two weeks has stepped up the pressure on republicans to say to the public, okay, dire consequences will result if these cuts take effect. that's in part because the agencies have to make the cuts across-the-board and they can't really make them without furloughs. now air traffic is just one area of the government that would-- that the white house says would be impacted. you've got national parks that are going to delay openings b
lisa, in recent days senior members of the obama administration have laid out an exacting detail all the terrible consequences that the sequester goes through while republicans, in many cases, have said it might not be that bad. from your reporting, can you tell who's working closer to the truth? >> well, it is hard to tell you about this is really in part a political game because it really does look like these 85 billion dollars in spending cuts will begin to take effect next fridayment...
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romney, 0. 16, obama, 0 for romney. under the new system, obama would have won 7 electoral votes and romney who lost the popular vote by 10% would git 9 electoral votes. is that fair? in pennsylvania republicans are attempting a similar stunt. in virginia stricter vitter i.d. laws limiting the types of acceptable i.d. required to vote have been passed by lawmakers and has gone to the governor for his signature. the voting rights act is going to be challenged by the supreme court. joining me right now is pennsylvania democratic party chair jim burn and the co-director of the advancement project, an organization that works to protect voting rights, judith brown diane nis. i want to talk to you about this thing in michigan. it's so obviously intended to zap the importance of detroit. it's so obvious because you have a lot of minority voters living there and this just basically says you get one cd. we're going to take the state. >> that's right. you know, we have to understand that this wasn't just one act, right? first you
romney, 0. 16, obama, 0 for romney. under the new system, obama would have won 7 electoral votes and romney who lost the popular vote by 10% would git 9 electoral votes. is that fair? in pennsylvania republicans are attempting a similar stunt. in virginia stricter vitter i.d. laws limiting the types of acceptable i.d. required to vote have been passed by lawmakers and has gone to the governor for his signature. the voting rights act is going to be challenged by the supreme court. joining me...